# Mbc Plumbing Limited

Mbc Plumbing Limited is a plumber in Basildon. Rated 5.0/5 from 7 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 34 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from March 2024. Weigh that age against the score.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the plumber services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

The earliest independent record of them trading is 2019, so at least 7 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 7 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for plumbers in Basildon. Across 30 plumbers in Basildon, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Miles was very professional and was conscious around keeping things clean and tidy which was a big bonus. It was a tough old job replacing the thermostatic valve which had been installed over 10 years prior and took patience to remove and clean the buildup of timescale etc. Would definitely recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Miles came around and changed my kitchen taps turned up on time, very polite and tidy. Would recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Miles came to take a look at our malfunctioning shower pump recommended claiming on the warranty which I did not realise was still valid he even spoke to the company to check the installation process, once replacement arrived Miles installed it double quick as we were without a shower. I have now asked him to do more work for us."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Plumber

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Plumber

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Basildon
- Essex

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 7 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 11893732 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
  - Caution: Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House. The business is still on the register, but these are legal obligations it has not met. Check the official register directly before making contact or paying anything.
- Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2019 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a plumber
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
- Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
- Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade, not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.
- For the water-regulations side of plumbing, a WaterSafe-approved plumber is vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. You can check yours or find one free at watersafe.org.uk.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.

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